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1828 Charleston PORTER Slave Hire Badge #669

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Cultures & Ethnicities Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,000.00 USD
1828 Charleston PORTER Slave Hire Badge #669
<B>1828 Charleston PORTER Slave Hire Badge. Number 669.</B></I> A slightly convex square-shaped tag (as they were in even-numbered years during this period) with clipped corners and a hole for suspension, 52mm x 51mm. "LAFAR" hallmark punched on the reverse in the lower right quadrant indicating manufacture by Charleston silversmith John Joseph LaFar. The elements on the front are as follows (top to bottom): "*CHARLESTON*" in a crescent-shaped bar punch (weakly struck "N*"); "1828" bar punched; "PORTER" in a rectangular punch; and "No" in a square punch followed by an incuse "669" in individual punches. The condition is extremely fine exhibiting a medium to dark brown patina.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)